Holster grip

ABSTRACT

A inside the waistband holster having on it&#39;s back or “body contact side” a friction causing or otherwise adhering surface which is integrated into, manufactured and applied to, or purchased “after-market” and applied to said holster for the purpose of preventing slippage and/or sliding of the holster against the body or undergarment of the wearer.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application relates to and claims priority from U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Ser. No. US60/835,244 filed on Aug. 4, 2006,specifications which are incorporated herein by reference.

FEDERALLY SPONSERED RESEARCH

Not Applicable

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION/FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention herein described relates to the firearm industry. Itprovides for and describes an improved carrying device or holster whichis worn between the waistband of the user's pants, shorts, or skirt andthe user's body or undergarment. This type of holster is called an“inside the waistband” holster and for the purposes of this applicationwill be referred to as an “IWB holster”. The present invention will bereferred to as “Holster Grip”.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

For anyone carrying a concealed handgun, whether in Law Enforcement or aprivate citizen with a concealed carry permit, the IWB holster providesa high degree of concealment as well as a secure carrying position.However, the problems that arise while using the IWB holsters currentlyon the market make it difficult to use while, at the same time, makingit's presence obvious while the user makes the necessary adjustments tocorrect these problems.

While wearing an IWB holster and performing normal daily activities suchas walking sitting or bending, the user's pants, shorts, or skirt tendto slide down on the body requiring frequent readjustment. Thisreadjustment then causes the user's shirt or blouse to bunch or gatherabove the IWB holster in such a way that it makes drawing and/orre-holstering the gun difficult. The act of readjusting the IWB holsterand the user's clothing is a telltale sign that a concealed weapon maybe present.

The invention “Holster Grip” eliminates the aforementioned problems byproviding for a “friction causing” or “otherwise adhering surface” onthe back or “body side” of the IWB holster which will prevent theholster from slipping down or sliding against the user's undergarment orbody eliminating the need to readjust the clothing.

GROUND OF INVENTION/OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

The objects and advantages of the present invention are:

-   -   A. To provide an IWB holster with a “friction causing” or        “otherwise adhering surface” on the back or “body side” of said        holster.    -   B. To prevent the wearer of the IWB holster from having to        readjust their clothing due to slippage or sliding of the        holster against the wearer's body, undergarments, or clothing.    -   C. To provide the wearer of the IWB holster with clear and safe        access to draw and reholster their weapon without being impeded        by an untucked and/or bunched up shirt or blouse.    -   D. To assure that the concealed weapon remains concealed by        allowing the wearer to move freely through daily activities        without giving away the presence of the weapon due to constant        readjustment of clothing.

SUMMARY

In accordance with the present invention, Holster Grip comprises ainside the waistband (IWB) holster with a “friction causing” or“otherwise adhering surface” manufactured into, added to, ormanufactured for the purpose of adding to, the back or “body side” ofsaid holster for the purpose of preventing the holster from slippingdown or sliding against the user's undergarment or body eliminating theneed to readjust the clothing and/or holster.

DRAWINGS AND FIGURES

In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number butdifferent numerical suffixes.

FIG. 1.1 Illustrates the IWB holster.

FIG. 1.2 Illustrates the front belt loop.

FIG. 1.3 Illustrates the rear belt loop.

FIG. 2.1 Illustrates the IWB holster.

FIG. 2.2 Illustrates the front belt loop.

FIG. 2.3 Illustrates the rear belt loop.

FIG. 3.1 Illustrates the IWB holster.

FIG. 3.2 Illustrates the front belt loop.

FIG. 3.3 Illustrates the rear belt loop.

FIG. 3.4 Illustrates the friction causing or “otherwise adheringsurface”.

FIG. 4.1 Illustrates the IWB holster.

FIG. 4.2 Illustrates the front belt loop.

FIG. 4.3 Illustrates the rear belt loop.

FIG. 4.4 Illustrates the friction causing or “otherwise adheringsurface”.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMBERS

1. IWB Holster 2. Front belt loop. 3. Rear belt loop. 4. frictioncausing or “otherwise adhering surface”.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS—FIGS. 1.(1-4), 2.(1-4), 3.(1-4), &4.(1-4)

FIG. 1.1 illustrates the front view of the IWB holster. FIG. 1.2illustrates the front view of the front belt loop. FIG. 1.3 illustratesthe front view of the rear belt loop. FIG. 2.1 illustrates the frontangled view of the IWB holster. FIG. 2.2 illustrates the front angledview of the front belt loop. FIG. 2.3 illustrates the front angled viewof the rear belt loop. FIG. 3.1 illustrates the reversed view of the IWBholster. FIG. 3.2 illustrates the reversed view of the front belt loop.FIG. 3.3 illustrates the reversed view of the rear belt loop. FIG. 3.4illustrates the reversed view of the friction causing or “otherwiseadhering sur- face”. FIG. 4.1 illustrates the reversed angled view ofthe IWB holster. FIG. 4.2 illustrates the reversed angled view of thefront belt loop. FIG. 4.3 illustrates the reversed angled view of therear belt loop. FIG. 4.4 illustrates the reversed angled view of thefriction causing or “otherwise adhering surface”.

CONCLUSIONS—RAMIFICATIONS AND SCOPE

From the information above the reader will see how Holster Grip will bebeneficial to the firearm industry as well as to anyone who carries aconcealed weapon using a IWB holster.

-   -   A. Holster Grip will make carrying a concealed handgun more        comfortable by eliminating the need to frequently readjust the        IWB holster and clothing throughout the time period in which the        holster is worn.    -   B. Holster Grip will make carrying a concealed weapon safer for        the wearer by preventing the wearer's clothing from interfearing        during drawing and/or reholstering the weapon.    -   C. Holster Grip will make carrying a concealed weapon safer for        the wearer by assuring that the presence of the weapon will not        be given away due to the readjustment of the IWB holster and        clothing throughout the time period in which the holster is        worn.

1. I claim a inside the waistband (IWB) style holster with a frictioncausing or otherwise adhering surface located on the back or “bodycontact side” of said holster A.) As relates to claim 1, a frictioncausing or otherwise adhering surface located on the back or “bodycontact side” of said holster which is designed into and manufactured asan integral part of a IWB holster. B.) As relates to claim 1, a frictioncausing or otherwise adhering surface which is manufactured seperatelyand then attached to the back or “body contact side” of said holster.C.) As relates to claim 1, a friction causing or otherwise adheringsurface which is manufactured and marketed as a product specificallydesigned to be applied as an “aftermarket addition” to a IWB holster.